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NHBF predicts £51m weekly loss by hair & beauty businesses in Tier 4

By Helena Biggs | 21 December 2020

The National Hair & Beauty Federation has predicted that Tier 4 restrictions across London and the South East will cost hair and beauty businesses in those areas £51 million in…

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Kupa updates MANIPro e-file to feature greater power

By Chloe Randall | 21 December 2020

Kupa has unveiled its latest e-file, the MANIPro Original 2.0. The MANIPro Original 2.0 offers greater power and performance than its predecessor alongside a variable speed indicator, and digital touch…

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Top Tech Amasses Xmas GIFTS for Charity

By Alex Fox | 20 December 2020

The Nail Studio, St Ives, just outside Cambridge, is a hive of activity as nail tech & HD Professional educator, Cat  Leith is collecting wrapped presents for women and children,…

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Coronavirus: Beauty businesses in London & South East to close under Tier 4 restrictions

By Helena Biggs | 19 December 2020

Prime minister, Boris Johnson, has today (19 Dec) announced that Tier 4 rules will be introduced in some areas of England following a surge in coronavirus cases. In a news…

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TECH TALK: Nadia Rouch of Nadia’s Beauty Box

By Callie Iley | 19 December 2020

Scratch chats with Nadia Rouch of Nadia’s Beauty Box about her average day as a nail tech and her love for creativity.       My all time favourite nail…

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CND™ crowns Liza Smith as EMEA Education Ambassador of the Year 2020

By Helena Biggs | 18 December 2020

Sittingbourne based salon owner, beauty business consultant and nail stylist, Liza Smith, has been awarded as CND™’s Education Ambassador of the Year in the EMEA region. CND™ distributors across Europe,…

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How-to: Halo Easibuild overlay on natural nails

By Guest Writer | 18 December 2020

The team at Pure Nails reveals how to build strength and enhance the natural nail with Halo’s EasiBuild… Step 1: Prep Prep work is vital and should never be rushed,…

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Track your client’s nail journey with beauty app ‘Myrror’

By Chloe Randall | 18 December 2020

The beauty app Myrror has been launched to help you track the progress of any treatment, regime or at home products you are using so you can see the changes…

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NHBF report shows impact of Covid-19 on beauty sector

By Kat Hill | 17 December 2020

New statistics from hair & beauty industry body, NHBF, have shown the continuing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the hair & beauty industry. The NHBF Key Industry Statistics 2020…

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Nail Order Sunday Service Event

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all:…

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Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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